I feel my understanding of the religion and followers of Islam is:

• good enough for me. I know what the followers of this religion do, like Al Qaeda and Bin Laden, and that's all I need to know.

• poor. I don't know much at all about Islam or Muslims, but wish I did.

• Fair. I know some of the tenets and beliefs and that there are differences between Sunni and Shi'a.

• Good. I know about the 5, 7, and 12 Pillars of Islam, the differences between Sunni and Shi'a, and how they relate with Al Qaeda, Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan.

• excellent. I have read the Qu'ran and know about the various schools and branches beyond Sunni, Shi'a and Sufi.